Bimatoprost is a medication used to reduce intraocular pressure in people with glaucoma. It can be used either alone or in combination with beta blocker drugs such as Timolol. Common side effects of using Bimatoprost include conjunctival hyperemia. It is used in the form of eye drops.
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Is Bimatoprost helpful in optical nerve damage without cataract?
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